Does what it is supposed to do

on 7/8/2011

This shaver peforms well. This is my first electric shaver. I was pleasantly surprised by how close it can shave. It can be a struggle to get the shaver to cut hair that are laying flat. Overall I am satisfied with the performance.
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Expected Value

Best razor I've ever used.

by Randy on 4/21/2012

I have a very thick, fast-growing beard, and sensitive skin. Can't get a close shave with a blade without leave lots of tiny cuts, then my skin is too sensitive to shave the next day. Used Brauns for many years, and they are good, but the Panasonics do a better job for me. Have been using this razor for several years, and it gets the closest shave for me. It may take a few passes to get it smooth, but it doesn't irritate my skin, so I can actually get closer than a blade. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Such a nice product

by sreeny on 6/9/2012

Hi All,
I tried too many companies of shaver's, but i never get the satisfaction whatever i got from this. I was pleasantly surprised by how close it can shave. It can be a struggle to get the shaver to cut hair that are laying flat. Overall I am satisfied with the performance.
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Love it...

Best in Market

by Tim on 6/13/2012

If you are on the go and want a fast quality shave, look no further. I've tried the braun, norelco and remington. Their motors and technology are snails compared to the panasonic with up to 14,000 cycles a min. It has wet/dry ability and fast charging (1hr full) to boot. Try it out - you won't be disappointed. Note, I switched from a previous panasonic (13K cycles) 4-5 years ago to try others and I'm back for good. My wife is happy again with the shaves I get since returning back to panasonic!
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Excellent...!!

on 6/15/2012

Pros:
+ Excellent, close shave (face and neck), like an excellent razor
+ Very little effort required; easy and convenient to use and carry (comes with a travel case)
+ No shaving cream required; also does a very good job dry
+ Does a phenomenal job with an electric pre-shave lotion
+ No irritation, no cuts
+ Not messy - most of the cut hair stays inside
+ Very quick - usually takes about 2.5 minutes for me; it has a timer
+ Very easy to clean - just remove foil, and rinse both foil and blades in running water (an expensive, elaborate and cumbersome cleaning system is not required)
+ Enough charge - I can get at least 15 to 20 shaves on 1 charge (no need to take your charger with you on most trips); charges very quickly
+ Money saved on expensive regular razor blades - I believe you need to seldom replace this electric shaver's foil and blades (at a reasonable price)
+ Excellent value for money
Cons:
- requires at least 30 days to start showing good results, especially on the neck (in my case)
Overall, an excellent product (as you would come to expect from Panasonic), however I had to be very patient for a little more than 30 days, and had to resist the urge to return it.
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Great Shaver!

Product Overview

The Panasonic ES8243A Arc IV Shaver has four Nanotech blades combine with the Arc foil, to conform to your skin. The Nanotech sharp blades deliver precise and accurate shaving. This Panasonic ES8243A Arc IV Shaver comes with the sharpest 30° blade angle for precision cutting. At 13,000 RPMs the Panasonic ES8243A Arc IV Shaver powers effortlessly through even the thickest beards for less pulling and irritation while shaving. The four-way pivoting head provides a more comfortable shave. The pivoting head rocks up and down, and back and forth, to follow the contours of your face.